Who Should Really Benefit From BEC Excellence Awards

For the first time since their inception in 2010, this year’s Botswana Examinations Excellence (BEC) awards were sensibly held at less costly venue. This time the venue was a government institution- Mogoditshane Senior Secondary School.

Typical of Tswana norm of cleaning up to host a visitor especially of the Head of State magnitude, weeks preceding the celebration were characterised by intense de-bushing the sides of the street leading to the school and clearing of the grass in the surrounding area. Cleaning areas in and outside the school compound was done.

Of particular note was the frenetic filling up of years old potholes and installation of street lights despite the ceremony being held during the day. A month later, only lamp poles have so far been erected with no lamps. Doors to the multi-purpose hall that had been broken for some time and the blown out light bulbs in the building were replaced. The place was spick and span. I have always wondered whether His Excellency’s eye never sees beneath this veneer of cleanliness.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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